Music Trade Review
Issue: 1922 Vol. 75 N. 15 - Page 65
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OCTOBER 7,
THE
1922
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
53
"You cant ftp wrong,
"With any 'FEIST Son£"
NOTED BANDMASTER WINS WAGER
Edwin Franko Goldman Writes Popular Song
on a Bet—Sold to Publisher at Large Price
Several months ago one of the well-known
publishers approached Edwin Franko Goldman,
the famous bandmaster, proposing that he write
a song of the popular variety, which might in-
cidentally be used as a fox-trot. It was sug-
gested that if Mr. Goldman could write a num-
ber that would strike the public just right he
might realize a considerable sum of money on
royalties. In view of the fact that many of
the best-selling hits of the day had been founded
on themes taken from the music of the masters,
in other words, classics popularized, Mr. Gold-
man was asked to weave some well-known
classical theme into his number.
The original proposition was made by the
publishers to Goldman's manager. When the
subject was broached to Mr. Goldman the band-
master was indignant at the very idea that he
should be asked to do such a thing. The man-
ager felt convinced, however, that inasmuch as
Mr. Goldman had written many spirited
marches that have achieved success he could
certainly write something in accordance with
the publisher's idea and make good on it.
In order to get Goldman interested the man-
ager made a wager with him that he could not
write a song that would strike the popular
fancy. Goldman took up the bet, the result
being a corking fox-trot song called "In the
Springtime," worked out on a strain from Men-
delssohn's "Spring Song." The publishers were
delighted, the song is making one of the biggest
hits of the season and Mr. Goldman is debating
whether a red or a green Rolls Koyce would
go best with his complexion or an all-gray one
to match his hair.
Mr. Goldman's other big hit of this season
is "The Chimes of Liberty" March, which is
being played all over the country.
SPECHT PLAYS IN HOME TOWN
Paul Specht and his original orchestra re-
cently opened at the Raja Theatre, a Keith
house in Reading, 1'a., his home town. Some
unusual publicity was given the booking of this
organization and practically the whole town
turned out to see their idol.
His two Columbia records, "In Rose Time"
and "Silver Stars," have just been released and
are being exploited in conjunction with his
vaudeville engagement.
MAMA
OCTOBER 7,
THE
1922
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
53
"You cant ftp wrong,
"With any 'FEIST Son£"
NOTED BANDMASTER WINS WAGER
Edwin Franko Goldman Writes Popular Song
on a Bet—Sold to Publisher at Large Price
Several months ago one of the well-known
publishers approached Edwin Franko Goldman,
the famous bandmaster, proposing that he write
a song of the popular variety, which might in-
cidentally be used as a fox-trot. It was sug-
gested that if Mr. Goldman could write a num-
ber that would strike the public just right he
might realize a considerable sum of money on
royalties. In view of the fact that many of
the best-selling hits of the day had been founded
on themes taken from the music of the masters,
in other words, classics popularized, Mr. Gold-
man was asked to weave some well-known
classical theme into his number.
The original proposition was made by the
publishers to Goldman's manager. When the
subject was broached to Mr. Goldman the band-
master was indignant at the very idea that he
should be asked to do such a thing. The man-
ager felt convinced, however, that inasmuch as
Mr. Goldman had written many spirited
marches that have achieved success he could
certainly write something in accordance with
the publisher's idea and make good on it.
In order to get Goldman interested the man-
ager made a wager with him that he could not
write a song that would strike the popular
fancy. Goldman took up the bet, the result
being a corking fox-trot song called "In the
Springtime," worked out on a strain from Men-
delssohn's "Spring Song." The publishers were
delighted, the song is making one of the biggest
hits of the season and Mr. Goldman is debating
whether a red or a green Rolls Koyce would
go best with his complexion or an all-gray one
to match his hair.
Mr. Goldman's other big hit of this season
is "The Chimes of Liberty" March, which is
being played all over the country.
SPECHT PLAYS IN HOME TOWN
Paul Specht and his original orchestra re-
cently opened at the Raja Theatre, a Keith
house in Reading, 1'a., his home town. Some
unusual publicity was given the booking of this
organization and practically the whole town
turned out to see their idol.
His two Columbia records, "In Rose Time"
and "Silver Stars," have just been released and
are being exploited in conjunction with his
vaudeville engagement.
MAMA
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